PSYCHIATRY, cilt.0, sa.0, ss.1-13, 2025 (SSCI)
Objective: The present study aims to examine the predictive role
of perceived stress (PS) and family climate (FC) on individuals’
aggression levels during compulsory isolation amid the COVID-19
pandemic.Method: Data were collected from a Turkish sample (N =
1055) using the Buss-Perry Aggression Scale, Family Climate Scale, and
Perceived Stress Scale. A structural equation model (SEM) was employed
for data analysis.Results: The results showed that the duration
of isolation was positively associated with PS and aggression, and
negatively associated with FC. Moreover, aggression was positively
associated with PS and negatively associated with FC. These findings
suggest that individuals experienced elevated stress levels and weakened
family climates during compulsory isolation, which in turn
significantly increased their aggressive tendencies.Conclusion:
The results underscore the importance of targeted psychosocial
interventions to reduce stress and aggression and to strengthen family
climate during isolation periods.